Quote:I too dislike all the secrecy but he's not in the PED substance abuse program which is cut and dried. Indefinite suspension can mean many things with a whole host of milestones he must achieve to continue on to reinstatement. It would be nice to at least have some information about the situation from the front office. We don't even know if he's working out with a trainer. We don't know if he's attending rehab classes. It would be nice to know if a reinstatement request is coming as well.

 

Regards.........................the Chiefjag

 

^^^This^^^

 

As far as the suspension goes, it's outlined in the CBA. 

 

First offense: Player goes into the program, no suspension.

Second offense: Suspended for 4 games, and player is subject to random drug testing for a specific period of time

Third offense: Indefinite suspension, and the player is subject to random drug testing for the remainder of his career once reinstated.

 

The reason for the secrecy, as frustrating as it is for people, is due to HIPAA laws.  This is considered a medical issue, and as such, unless the player releases specifics about what is going on, or signs a waiver so the league can, the NFL is not able to provide any detail about the suspension beyond the fact that he's suspended.  The only clarification is that it's not PEDs that are involved.  Beyond that, they're not allowed to share any detail. 

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